Fake news

Pakistan alleges Israel and India spread disinformation linking it to Bondi Beach attack

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said sections of the international media from what he described as hostile countries, sought to malign Pakistan. 

Community members gather outside of Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party supporters protest to demand release of their jailed leader and Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Peshawar on December 2, 2025.

Pakistani minister says 90% of social media content is false, urges crackdown

Pro-Palestinians are using deep fake technology to gain support. (Ilustration)

Pro-Palestine networks use AI deep fake celebrity profiles to spread political messages - report

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to South Korea, October 29, 2025

White House launches official media bias, 'left-wing lunacy' tracker


Iranian media falsely reports fire in IDF base hours after Tehran blasts

Iranian media falsely claim a fire in an IDF base near Jerusalem • Exiled Iranian opposition group claims responsibility for two blasts in Tehran

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Voices from the Arab press: When Babo became Ivan

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 THE VISION of Sen. Lindsey Graham (at L; Republican – South Carolina) was the one that unfortunately materialized into reality.

How amber teething necklaces are dangerous for babies

Amber teething necklaces have been used for centuries to help babies feel better when they are teething, but there is no scientific basis to it.

 A toy that is not beneficial, but could be dangerous and cause strangling, suffocation and infection. A baby with an amber necklace.

Justice and Comm. Ministries crack down on bots spreading fake news

A memorandum published on Tuesday will require automated social media posts to be clearly marked as bot posts.

Today’s youths prefer to share their feelings and emotions through texts and online, in social media, in chat platforms while gaming and in other similar settings

Most US journalists love their work, recognize challenges in news - Pew

Overall, the field of US journalism remains something that is highly valued by those who work in it, but it is one facing numerous challenges, something the journalists are very aware of.

A photojournalist in a press vest [Illustrative]

Fake news has real consequences - opinion

In the fight against fake news, an achievement, even if partial, may prevent the next flare-up.

 DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER Idan Roll: ‘Misinformation and fake news against Israel is posing a strategic challenge.’

Iran’s media claims fake news spread about key commander Hajizadeh 

Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the Iranian IRGC Aerospace commander, is sometimes called the “drone mastermind” for Iran’s drone program that currently threatens the region.  

Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the  Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps elite Aerospace force

Letters to the editor April 13, 2022: Still here, alive and thriving

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

The Ukraine War is a blow to Trumpism

After an era shaped by the cultivation of the lie, truth has moved to the offensive.

 A BOY walks past graves of civilians who, according to local residents in Bucha, were killed by Russian soldiers. The inscription on the cross in the middle reads: 'Unknown'.

Russia demands Wikipedia remove 'misinformation' on Ukraine invasion

Roskomnadzor has ordered the website to remove the information it claims is "misinforming Russian users." Should Wikipedia fail to do so, it could be fined up to 4 million rubles (around $49,000).

 Wikipedia webpage in use on a laptop computer is seen in this photo illustration taken in Washington, January 17, 2012